WAEF Scholarships - CMI Legacy Grant

WAEF Scholarships - CMI Legacy Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Washington Apple Education Foundation
Amount: US $5,000
Last Updated: January 16, 2026

Summary

The WAEF Scholarships, provided by the Washington Apple Education Foundation, support over 300 students this year with more than $1 million in educational awards. These scholarships primarily benefit students with parents employed in the tree fruit industry, allowing them to pursue diverse degrees at accredited colleges and universities. The CMI Legacy scholarship honors the contributions of past owners, targeting children of employees from several associated companies. Applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria related to their ties to the industry.

Overview

WAEF Scholarships The Washington Apple Education Foundation (WAEF) is supporting over 300 students this year with new and renewing scholarships. Funding for the awards was raised through voluntary contributions from members of the tree fruit industry and its suppliers and service providers. In total, this year’s scholarship recipients are receiving over $1 million in educational awards. Most students receiving WAEF scholarships share a common link of parent employment in the tree fruit industry. WAEF scholarship recipients are pursuing a wide variety of degrees and career paths. Awards may be used by their recipients at accredited two-year colleges, four-year public and private universities and technical/vocational colleges. Individual scholarships may have more specific qualifications. CMI Legacy CMI Orchards created this scholarship to honor and recognize the memories of owners that have made substantial contributions to the company’s success but are no longer with us. This scholarship is open to the children/legal dependents of employees of Columbia Fruit Packers, CMI Orchards, Double Diamond Fruit, Highland Fruit and McDougall & Sons who are pursuing an education at an accredited trade school or two-or four-year college or university.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Universal Application:Current college students raised in families with direct ties to Washington’s tree fruit industry are eligible to apply. The Washington tree fruit industry includes apple, cherry, or pear orchards, warehouses, and affiliated businesses. Ties to the industry include personal or partner/guardian employment in the tree fruit industry, personal or parent/guardian ownership of an apple, cherry, or pear orchard or warehouse, or personal or parent/guardian employment in a company directly servicing the tree fruit industry. Employment must be current and have been ongoing for a minimum of 12 consecutive months.Vocational/Technical Application:Applicant must be a Washington State current college student. The student's path of study should align with potential work in the tree fruit industry.Vocational programs include refrigeration, electrical, IT, computer applications, HVAC, machine technology, and others. A full list of eligible programs can be found on the application.